BEAUMONT, Texas — This event has been canceled.
From Another Miracle press release:
It is with deep regret that due to conditions beyond our control we must cancel the Veterans Day Gala. Every effort was made to make this a successful event however, we were unable to reach the required goals established by the Board of Directors which would have made possible the support the Veterans we hoped to aid. As Chairman I wish to thank everyone that did sign up to attend as well as the Guest speaker, Vendors, and Entertainers who so graciously volunteered, or financially supported this effort and we hope to be able to call on you at a later date as Another Miracle moves forward in the future. Within the next 5-7 work days Another Miracle shall refund all money to Vendors and Attendees and we apologize for any inconvenience this cancelation has caused. Again, we deeply regret having to make this decision however it was in the best interest of the organization. Thank you all who did support this effort and we truly hope to be able to work with you at a later date.
Non-profit organization Another Miracle is hosting a Veterans Day Fundraising Gala Saturday, Nov. 12 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the MCM Eleganté Hotel and Convention Center in Beaumont.
Editor's Note: The video above is from a November 11, 2020 newscast.
All proceeds of the event are used to help Another Miracle provide transitional shelter, blankets, clothing, nutritional meals, personal hygiene products and PPE to homeless veterans.
The gala will include a catered dinner, dancing, cash bar, silent auction and a special performance. Tickets are $50 and semi-formal attire is required.
MORE | Gala registration
VIP tables available include 8 seats and drink tickets. Vendor registration includes a 6-foot table and two chairs. Spaces are first come first served.
MORE | Vendor registration
If you can't make the event, you can always make a donation online.
MORE | Online donation
Beaumont councilman Albert A. J. Turner along with other guests will speak at the event.
Another-Miracle.Org was created in 2019 to support homeless veterans in Beaumont, Houston and San Antonio by providing temporary to permanent housing, emergency resources where available and training resources.
Founder of this organization, Kevin Bucey, was born in Columbus, Ohio and went on to join the U.S Army in 1979. He served as a subsistence supply specialist for the first 3.5 years, then as a nuclear biological and chemical warfare non-commissioned officer in the Chemical Corps. He also served as an instructor at the Missile and Munitions Center and School, achieving the level of master instructor.
When he left the Army and completed his college degree, Bucey started a career as an environmental health and safety coordinator, manager and eventually director for numerous organizations.
Bucey retired in 2016 due to disabilities from military service and has been committed, along with his wife Terry Bucey, to create Another Miracle.
Since the start, Another Miracle has been primarily funded through fundraising events and financial commitment of the board of directors. The COVID-19 pandemic brought all activities to a halt for most of 2020, however they stayed committed to their goals and mission
They strive to give the homeless veteran tools, encouragement and skills to re-enter society as a productive member of the community, and to assist homeless veterans through the Veterans Administration for medical and addiction issues.
Editor's Note: The video below is from a November 11, 2019 newscast.